What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transporter PRN position at CJW Medical Center?
Description
Introduction
Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Transporter you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Chippenham Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits
Chippenham Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Transporter where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary And Qualifications
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Transporter opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
Introduction
Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Transporter you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Chippenham Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits
Chippenham Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Transporter where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary And Qualifications
- Processes requests from nursing units, testing departments and the dispatch/scheduling coordinator to transport patients via requested mode of transport and utilizing requested safety devices and/or personal protective gear as needed; confirms patient identity and destination department and assists unit staff as directed in the transfer of patient to/from bed manually or using specified transfer devices; transports patients to/from nursing and ancillary departments.
- Observe patient during transport using Patient Transport knowledge and techniques and notifies accepting staff of changes or difficulties with move. Utilizes complete knowledge of portable O2 usage and connects patient to portable or wall O2 as directed by nursing staff.
- Performs department dispatch function for incoming requests from nursing and ancillary departments and prioritizes outstanding workload via radios, telephone or pagers; provides requestor with estimated time required for completion of call and updates as needed; records all required call information including patient name, room and bed, destination, mode of transport, and special equipment. Records call times, calculates elapsed time and completes log sheet data summary functions. Logs all incoming requests for Courier or Shuttle calls and takes appropriate follow up action as needed to communicate with drivers or Supervisor. Answers radios and telephone in a professional manner and completes all requests received.
- Processes requests to deliver equipment, supplies or documentation including wheelchairs, stretchers, pumps, scopes, x-rays, specimens, medications, records, and patient supplies or belongings to designated locations as scheduled or requested. Delivers blood products as requested using lab safety procedures.
- Completes and maintains various department and hospital logs, forms, and other documentation as needed. Sorts, copies, and distributes department documentation as directed. Updates and maintains department computer files and reports as directed.
- Manages and distributes centralized equipment as required including wheelchairs, stretchers, infusion pumps and specialized transport devices. Routinely and periodically cleans, inventories and deploys assigned department and centralized equipment and tags and removes from service all defective equipment as required.
- Ensures confidentiality of employee, physician, and legal matters; respects and maintains patient rights and confidentiality at all times.
- Maintains good communications and customer relations skills; establishes and maintains positive teamwork and working relationships with employees, physicians and the public.
- Ensures clean linens are used for all transport equipment and follows all infection control guidelines and protocols.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- High School Graduate / GED
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Transporter opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
